First One Is Over *UPDATED

Looks like the first snow storm of the year is winding down. While we didn't get more than a few inches here in town, a few miles north of us got 12" dumped on them. Schools were closed all over the north central part of the UP--including here in the city. The worst part of the whole thing is the fact that the snow is that wet, heavy uck--the kind that makes the roads slippery even when you are driving carefully. Quite a few minor accidents occurred--which is the norm for the first snow of the year. Our biggest traffic problem is the students. We have kids coming here who are from places that get little, if any, snow, so it is an adjustment for them when the snow starts. I stay home for a few days until they get used to it.

While there were a few power outages around the area, we only experienced several 'hiccups.' Of course, the biggest one happened while I was in the shower. I was so afraid the lights would go out in the middle of shampooing--can't find anything in a bathroom that has no lights AND no window! Luckily, the winds are diminishing and the snow is down to flurries, so we might get to keep our power.

I guess winter is finally here--the forecast calls for snow every day for the next few. Yay.

*UPDATE: I guess I got ahead of myself here. We now have a snow, blowing snow, and wind advisory. The waves on the lake are supposed to be 15-20 feet. We're supposed to get 2-5 more inches of lake effect snow.

Again, as long as the power doesn't go out, I am fine. But, it looks as if we will have some snow every day for the rest of the week. I really don't think we will have too much of an accumulation, though.